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Direct linkCrawford, Patricia A.; Bhattacharya, Sharika – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 2014
This exploratory study examined children's picture books as a source of socialization messages, specifically regarding ageism. Thus, the appearances, cultural backgrounds, and roles of grandparent characters were examined in a sample of 220 books published over a 20-year span. Findings indicate that grandparent characters have come to…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Picture Books, Grandparents, Socialization
Peer reviewedCrawford, Patricia A.; Hade, Daniel D. – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 2000
Examined children's readings of wordless picture books to explore ways they assign meaning to visual signs and cues. Found that children used processes similar to those for reading print-based texts; constructing meaning using prior learning, attention to intertextual clues, multiple perspective taking, reliance upon story language and rituals;…
Descriptors: Children, Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes
Peer reviewedCrawford, Patricia A. – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 1995
Reviews the historical and current theoretical contexts that have contributed to the concept of readiness, especially reading readiness. Discusses connectionist, emergent, social constructivist, and critical theories of early literacy. Ends with a discussion of the future of research, debate, and practice in the area of early literacy. (DR)
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Developmental Stages, Early Childhood Education, Educational Theories
